SAINT VINCENT FERRER R0MAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

CHURCH: 925 EAST 37TH STREET OFFICE: 1603 BROOKLYN AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11210 PHONE 718-859-9009 FAX: 718-859-9032

OUR STAFF MASS SCHEDULE

Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Fr. Antonius Peter Gopaul

Saturday: 5:00 p.m. - Vigil Mass Parish Secretary: Allison Gullap Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Maintenance: Richard Mahabir HOLY DAYS: 9:00 a.m. ======

Email: [email protected]

OFFICE HOURS Website: http://saintvincentferrer.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. School Affiliation: Evenings & Weekends: By appointment Midwood Catholic Academy (Pre-K - Gr. 8) 1501 Hendrickson Street Brooklyn, NY 11234 718-377-1800

Baptism: Every second Sunday of the month at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. The child’s original birth certificate must be presented at registration. Marriage: Couples planning to be married should speak to the priest at least 6 months before the desired date. For complete information about marriage preparation in the Diocese, log on to www.pre-cana.org. Reconciliation: Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. or by appointment. Sick Calls: In case of an emergency - any time

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Rosary Our Lady of Charismatic Our Mother of St. Vincent Legion of St. Vincent de Paul Society Miraculous Medal Group la Paix Perpetual Help de Paul Mary sandwich-making Mass Novena Rectory Novena 1st Monday Rectory Rectory basement 1st Sunday after 9:00 a.m. Mass basement at after 9:00 a.m. Rectory basement at 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Mass basement at 10:00 a.m. Mass at 7:30 p.m. In His Light Jeanne Mance Divine Mercy Charismatic Prayer Group la Paix Guild Girl Scouts Chaplet Group Charismatic Rectory Church Chapel Rectory basement at Mass basement 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. after 9:00 a.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. 4th Tuesday at after 9:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m. Mass THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST, JUNE 24TH2018 Called from birth by the Lord, John matured in the Spirit and heralded the advent of the Messiah. MASS INTENTIONS: JOHN THE BAPTIST Saturday, June 23rd - 5:00 pm. Since June 24 falls on a Sunday this year, the Church Joshua A. Wong Sr., June Wong, Angelina Chan & has the opportunity for a more intense celebration of the Dora Choo - In memoriam, birthdays birth of John the Baptist, who is often described as the Requested by Mary Wong last of the Old Testament prophets and the bridge be-

Sunday, June 24th- 8:00 a.m. tween Judaism and Christianity. More commonly, John is known as the “precursor” of our Lord Jesus Christ. All Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist the Gospels report John’s basic message: Repent, the Father’s Day Mass Remembrance kingdom is near at hand. One greater than I is coming. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Though he was a wandering preacher who dressed in Rev. Fr. A.P. Gopaul - In thanksgiving camel skins and ate grasshoppers, John’s legacy is one of 11:00 a.m. true royalty. His origins are similar to those foretold by The people of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish God through the prophet Isaiah: “You are my servant, he Iris John - In memoriam said to me, Israel through whom I show my glory” (Isaiah Requested by the Harrison family 49:3). John’s humility—“I am not he”—was surpassed Gertrude Chumiso Brown - In memoriam only by that of his Lord Jesus, the humble servant who Requested by the St. Vincent Ferrer family followed. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Cybil Phillips - In memoriam Requested by Sylvia Zuleta TODAY’S READINGS Marie Dor - In memoriam First Reading — I will make you a light to the nations Shaheedan Hamid - In memoriam (Isaiah 49:1-6). Requested by Phillip Bacchus Psalm — I praise you for I am wonderfully made Monday, June 25th - 9:00 a.m. (Psalm 139). Father’s Day Mass Remembrance Second Reading — John heralded his coming by pro- Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help claiming a baptism of repentance (Acts 13:22-26). Gospel — John is his name (Luke 1:57-66, 80). Aline Pauyo - In memoriam

th READINGS FOR THE WEEK Tuesday, June 26 - 9:00 a.m. Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, 12-13; Catherine Hall - In thanksgiving Mt 7:1-5 - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Mass celebration of the Memorial of Our Lady of Ps 48:2-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Perpetual Help Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Ps 119:33-37, 40; Mt 7:15-20 Wednesday, June 27th - 9:00 a.m. Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-5, 8, 9; Mt 7:21-29 Doreen Jordan - In memoriam Friday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19:2-5; Gal 1:11-20; Requested by Claudia Hooper Jn 21:15-19

th Day: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; Thursday, June 28 - 9:00 a.m. 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Memorial of Saint Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20-21; Jan Iverson Royer - In memoriam, birthday Mt 8:15-17 Requested by the Royer and Leepak families Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13;

th 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mk 5:21-43 Friday, June 29 - 9:00 a.m. [5:21-24, 35b-43] Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul, apostles Frank Claude - GIFTS AND INTENTIONS: Requested by Jocelyne Lamarque-David BREAD AND WINE:

th Rev. Fr. Daniel Kingsley Saturday, June 30 - 9:00 a.m. Rev. Father Daniel Kingsley - In thanksgiving, ALTAR FLOWERS: 3rd Anniversary Gertrude Chumiso-Brown - In memoriam Requested by Claudia Hooper ALTAR CANDLE: Gertrude Chumiso-Brown - In memoriam Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick ALTAR CANDLE: Please contact the Rectory Office if you know of Esaie Vilbon - In thanksgiving any homebound person or anyone going for SANCTUARY CANDLE: medical procedures who would like to be anointed Walter Hall - In memoriam by a priest and/or receive the Eucharist. Requested by Patricia Hall #718-859-9009 The Eucharist Is The Heart Of Our Life In Christ +Saint Vincent Ferrer + God’s love for us Roman Catholic Church and our love for God aren’t seasonal. We teach our children the importance of School of Religious Education consistency in things that are important

(e.g. brushing one’s teeth). Registration and re-registration forms for the Praying in church is a necessary action School of Religious Education are available in the for us, Catholics. back of the Church. The Mass is the greatest prayer. Bring your children to Mass on Sundays. We need to thank God. Love is the only force capable of We need blessings, forgiveness, inspiration and transforming an enemy into a friend. God’s peace even when school is out. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Martin Luther King, Jr. Midwood Catholic Academy 1501 Hendrickson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 Do you Know? Spread the word to your friends and family During Mass we make the sign of the about our Academy!

Cross on our forehead, lips, and heart. Seats still available in Grades K-7 When and why do we do this? contact Principal Elena Heimbach at Answers in next week’s bulletin. 718-377-1800 or

[email protected] June - Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Reflect on the gifts we have received and pray a Midwood Catholic Academy litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 1501 Hendrickson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Thursday, June 28. Refer a Family Memorial of Saint Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr and receive one month FREE tuition Disciple of St. Polycarp. First to provide a coherent rationale for a Christian bible including both Partial Tuition Assistance Available testaments, and the first to offer a comprehensive Visit: www.futuresineducation.org account of belief in God’s universal, providential ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ and redemptive economy.

Friday, June 29. Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Have you visited our new and improved Peter rescued from the power of Herod, and Paul, website: from his enemies, proclaim with their lives that www.saintvincentferrer.org Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the Living God. Check out the photo gallery and tell us what you think. Answers to last week’s questions +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ IHS– Called a “Christogram” is a shortened name for Jesus. They are the first three letters of his name in Greek, IHΣ, from his full name IHΣOYΣ. The Greek letter Σ (sigma) is written in Latin as an Thank You! “S”. The Pastoral staff thanks everyone who It is engraved on the lectern or ambo and on the grill over the front door. contributed to the success of the Jazz concert. ++++++++++++++++++++++++

Dear Parishioners, help us to know who you are by becoming a registered member of the Parish. The Eucharist Is The Heart Of Our Life In Christ Generations of Faith Attention Parishioners

Goal: $555,000.00 The Rectory Office will be

203 Donors closed on Fridays - pledged … $586,845.00 throughout the summer until - contributed . $204,113.00 Friday, August 31, 2018. - delinquent ….($49,869.00)

Inactive accounts - ($8,033.00) For Sale

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The Holy Spirit Institute for Service and Leadership is tasked with providing excellent formation and education to lay men and women called to serve as missionary disciples. Sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation

Certification granted by Being a sponsor (Godparent, spiritual parent) is a Catholic Distance University sacramental ministry. The sponsor takes part in the ritual as a Catholic and provides example from his/her life For more information, go to through living and acting as a full member of the Catholic https:dioceseofbrooklyn.org/get-involved/holy-spirit Church. Because of the seriousness of this ministry, the -institute/ Church has the following requirements: +The sponsor must be fully initiated into the Catholic Church through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, and be at least 16 years of age. Ministers’ Schedule - 06/30 & 07/01 +The sponsor must be a Catholic who has an active life in the Church and provides good example. 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Someone married outside the church is not able to be EMHC: Doris Guerdie Joan a sponsor. Also, a Catholic who has left the Church is Pat Daisy Shirley P not permitted to stand as a sponsor of a new member into the church. Marie Claudia Shirley M Julita Jean Soundiana For more information:

Lectors: Cynthia Lester Gloria call - 718-859-9009 or Marjory Charmaine Linda email - [email protected]

Ministers of Welcome:

“If abortion isn’t wrong, ...then nothing is.” Mother Theresa

Parish Registration: Please register in the parish. We are a tithing community. We encourage registered parishioners to use their envelopes.

Parish Goal: $45,500 111 Families Pledged - $33,627: Received - $15,756

We ask every parish family to consider making a tax gi to the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal.

If 500 parishioners pledge $95 each to the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal, we will exceed our goal. The 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal supports the daily work of our Church throughout Brooklyn and Queens in ways no one parish can accomplish alone by

supporting the following ministries: Catholic Charities; Hospital, College and Prison Chaplains; Diocesan Vocations Office; Catholic Migration Services; Parish Assistance Program; Office of Faith Formation; Bishop Mugavero Residence for infirmed clergy;

Futures in Education Scholarship Foundation Second Collection

Catholic Schools Night The second collection today is the June 25th, 2018 Peter’s Pence Collection, at that supports the charitable works of Pope Francis. Brooklyn Cyclones Funds from this collection help victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Take this oppor- The valedictorians and salutatorians of the tunity to join with the Pope Francis and be a witness elementary schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn and of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. Queens will be presented with MVP awards for their Please be generous. scholastic achievements. The Superintendent of For more information, visit Schools, Tom Chadzutko, along with Bishop Massa www.usccb.org/peterspence will present the awards to the honorees before the +++++++++++++++++++++++++

Cyclones/Lowell Spinners Game on June 25th . Earthquake in Guatemala Special discount tickets - $10.00 Bishop DiMarzio has asked that a voluntary

To purchase tickets go to collection be taken up at all Masses on the weekend www.brooklyncyclones/dob of July 7-8, 2018 for the support of the victims of +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ the recent earthquake in Guatemala. Office of the Bishop Diocese of Brooklyn Catholic Charities of Brooklyn

Parish Emergency / Disaster Planning and Resources

Hurricane season has begun. Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens has developed a Parish Emergency/Disaster Planning and Resources document. Copies of this useful resource are available at the Rectory. For more Information call: 718-859-9009 Give us this Day Renewal Form $20.00 per year - regular print $30.00 - Large print

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Deadline: Monday, July 31, 2018

Mass Intentions

We encourage you to honor a loved one, living or deceased, with a Mass, a gift of bread and wine, sanctuary candle, altar candle, chapel candle or altar flowers. Requests must be submitted on or before the Friday, two weeks before the desired date. Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Please make a donation with each request. June 24, 2018 Thank you. “Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.” Need help filling out reduced fare —Acts 13:25 ++++++++++++++ Metrocard application?

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